Grande Prairie opens nominations for 2026 volunteer awards
The City of Grande Prairie is calling on residents to nominate outstanding individuals and organizations for its annual volunteer recognition awards.
The City of Grande Prairie has opened nominations for its 2026 volunteer awards, inviting residents to recognize people and groups who contribute to quality of life in the community. Nominations will be accepted until Oct. 17 through the City's website.
Two award categories are available. The George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award honours an individual with more than 20 years of service who has made a significant, lasting contribution to the community through recreation, culture, or social services. The Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization of the Year Award recognizes a volunteer organization or foundation operating within Grande Prairie that has shown excellence in community service, volunteerism, fundraising, and community development.
Mayor Jackie Clayton said the awards offer a chance to celebrate people and organizations whose work often goes unseen but makes a significant difference in others' lives, adding that volunteers' generosity and commitment help shape the community's welcoming character.
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